(2025-08-19). Zelensky says Russia must end war, after Trump pressures Ukraine. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). The Heat: Trump-Zelenskyy meeting. america.cgtn.com 
Just 48 hours after U.S. President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Ukrainian and European leaders arrived in Washington, D.C. | President Zelenskyy was joined by key European and NATO leaders for a meeting Monday afternoon at the White House. Ukraine wants to make sure it has direct involvement in a potential peace deal while Russia and Europeans are looking for security guarantees. | To discuss: | Dmitry Babich is a journalist and Russian political analyst. | Anton Fedyashin is an Associate Professor of History at American University who specializes in Russian and European Affairs. | W…
(2025-08-18). Trump's Trade Route between Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan Sidelines Russia and China: Interview with Vera Yacoubian. globalresearch.ca On August 8, President Donald Trump hosted a White House summit between Azerbaijan's Ilham Aliyev and the Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan…
(2025-08-18). Trump has won the strategic game of the next hundred years. moderndiplomacy.eu On August 15, 2025, the "fateful" meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart took place in Alaska. The meeting marked the first encounter between Trump in his second term and President Putin. Moreover, Putin's attendance at the summit with Trump was his first visit to the United States in 10 years, since …
(2025-08-18). Alaska Without a Deal: The Trump—Putin Summit and the War That Won't End. moderndiplomacy.eu The much-hyped Alaska meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded with no ceasefire, no agreement, and no concrete pathway toward ending the Russia—Ukraine war. For all the showmanship—a warm tarmac greeting, twin handshakes, and a joint limo ride—the summit produced little more than vague assurances, cryptic references to "progress," and …
(2025-08-18). US adviser Navarro says India's Russian crude buying has to stop. geo.tv 
The Indian flag, the US flag and people miniatures, some with laptops, are seen in this illustration taken March 10, 2024. — Reuters
(2025-08-18). What's in Store for Africa: Russia's Policy Strategies for Africa. globalresearch.ca For African countries, more and more diverse economic opportunities have opened up primarily due to the changing geopolitical dynamics around the world today. These changes are obviously influencing Africa's development landscape. While it has some negative connotations, it is simultaneously …
(2025-08-18). Trump and Putin's Summit in Alaska Explained (w/ Ray McGovern). scheerpost.com By Ray McGovern and Robert Scheer / Original to ScheerPost Welcome to another compelling edition of the Bob and Ray Show, where insightful journalism meets deep expertise. I'm your host, Robert Scheer, joined by Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst with a rich background in Russian affairs. With 27 years at the CIA and a …
(2025-08-18). BRICS+: Russia Proposes Shared Scientific BRICS+ Database. infobrics.org At the 13th Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Science, Technology, and Innovation held in Brazil, a significant proposal was tabled by Russia that could reshape the future of scientific collaboration among the BRICS nations…
(2025-08-18). Zelensky, European leaders head to US for talks on peace deal terms. geo.tv 
French President Emmanuel Macron meets US president-elect Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris on December 7, 2024. — AFPTrump says Nato and Crimea "off the table" for Ukraine.Ukraine fears pressure to accept Russian land…
(2025-08-18). Kiev Regime Prioritizes Return of Ultra-Nationalists Instead of Ordinary Soldiers. globalresearch.ca The Kiev regime still refuses to take over more than 1,000 Ukrainian prisoners held in Russia, preferring mercenaries and ultra-nationalists in exchanges, while leaving ordinary soldiers aside, viewing them as expendable material and cannon fodder. Such selectivity is not accidental …
(2025-08-18). Proxy war in ruins: How U.S. and NATO led Ukraine to disaster. workers.org 
In late July anti-corruption protests in Ukraine's major cities forced the regime to reinstate investigations. Is this a symptom of the regime's collapse? By Gary Wilson August 12. The tides of war in Ukraine have shifted decisively. Russia's military is surging across eastern Ukraine, smashing through heavily fortified lines while . . . |
(2025-08-18). EU says it will continue to arm Ukraine. infobrics.org European leaders irresponsibly endorse the Kiev regime against Russia.
(2025-08-18). Neo-Nazi junta's new weapons scream: 'No peace deal!'. infobrics.org The Neo-Nazi junta is determined to continue the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict no matter what Putin and Trump agree on. In addition, the EU/NATO and the endemically Russophobic United Kingdom are the principal backers of this idea and are willing to circumvent the Trump administration's efforts to make a deal with Russia.
(2025-08-18). Kiev-Affiliated Mercenaries Conduct Illegal Training with Brazilian Military Personnel. globalresearch.ca Ukrainian mercenarism continues to grow, even reaching Russia's partner countries. Brazil, along with Colombia, has become one of the largest suppliers of 'soldiers of fortune' to Ukraine in South America. Now, something even more serious is happening: Brazilian mercenaries are …
(2025-08-18). European leaders to join Zelensky in Trump meeting. newarab.com 
European leaders said they would join Ukrainian President Trump met Russian President
(2025-08-18). Space Chief Confirms Autumn Launch of Two Iranian Satellites via Russian Carrier. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Head of the Iranian Space Agency Hassan Salarieh announced that Iran's "Zafar" and "Paya" satellites will be launched aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket in autumn 2025.
(2025-08-18). The Significance of Holding a US-Russia Summit Now. transcend.org Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska on 15 Aug 2025 because a ceasefire in Ukraine appears likely. However, the situation is such that a ceasefire cannot be achieved through discussions between the US and Russian leaders.
(2025-08-18). Ukraine's NATO Dreams on Hold: Has Trump Bowed to Putin's Demand? thinktank.pk In the swirling vortex of global geopolitics, where alliances shift like sand dunes in a desert storm, the question looms large: Has U.S. President Donald Trump tacitly accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin's longstanding insistence that Ukraine must never join NATO? As of August 18, 2025, fresh developments from high-stakes summits and diplomatic maneuvers suggest a …
(2025-08-18). Trump To Meet With Zelensky and European Leaders After Putin Summit. news.antiwar.com Multiple European leaders will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky when he meets with President Trump in Washington on Monday to discuss the Alaska summit between the US leader and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to a report from Axios, Trump and Zelensky had a "difficult" phone call after the summit as Trump conveyed he had …
(2025-08-18). US-Russia Talks: The Choice between Peace and Escalation. transcend.org 16 Aug 2025 – The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska and the chances for successful peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine and prevent an ever-escalating war between the US, NATO and Russia.
(2025-08-18). Selected Articles: Putin-Trump Meeting in Alaska Brings New Hope for Global Security. globalresearch.ca 
By On August 15, the presidential delegations of the Russian Federation and the United States met in Anchorage, Alaska. Vladimir Putin and …
(2025-08-18). Zelensky In Risky Spot As He Meets With Trump In White House (Updated). twz.com 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky finds himself in a precarious position as he meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. He can either agree to cede a large chunk of territory to Russia or balk at those terms and be considered On Sunday, Trump s…
(2025-08-18). Is the Alaska Summit a turning point or a fiasco? uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political scientist The Trump—Putin Summit in Alaska highlighted many of the impasses surrounding the future of the Russia—Ukraine War, which has been ongoing for three years and has fundamentally changed numerous approaches, from NATO's structure to perceptions of global security. While headlines about the historic nature of the meeting dominated international media, …
(2025-08-18). Historic Peace Summit in Alaska: Putin Emerges Victorious in Talks with Trump. transcend.org 18 Aug 2025 – Putin broke three years of isolation, forcing the West to engage on his timeline. Trump hailed the talks as "productive" and noted "great progress," but Putin made no promises, instead securing an invitation for future Moscow meetings.
(2025-08-18). Trump, Putin say talks 'constructive'. ecns.cn The two met in a three-on-three format with top advisers at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, in what both described as a "constructive" and "businesslike" encounter.
(2025-08-18). Headlines for August 18, 2025. democracynow.org Trump to Host Zelensky at White House After Alaska Summit with Putin Fails to Secure Peace Deal, State Dept. Halts Visas for Children in Gaza Seeking Urgent Medical Care, Amnesty Accuses Israel of Waging "Deliberate Campaign of Starvation" in Gaza, Ex-Israel Military Intel Chief: Palestinians "Need a Nakba Every Now and Then to Feel the Price", Over a Million Protest in Israel Calling for End to War and Hostage Deal, Three States to Send National Guard to D.C. as Trump Expands Takeover of City, ICE Detains 7-Year-Old Student in NYC, Report: U.S. Deploys 4,000 Marines & Sailors to Southern…
(2025-08-18). The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska and the shift in American geostrategy. wsws.org Trump, reviving the tradition of the far-right "America Firsters" of the World War II era, speaks for layers of the American ruling class oriented toward war in the Pacific and the confrontation with China.
(2025-08-18). Putin's Step Back or Smart Move? transcend.org 17 Aug 2025 – Ritter knows more about nukes, strategic balances, missile systems, etc. than almost anyone else, having been the first US Weapons Inspector for the enforcement of the new INF Treaty in 1988.
(2025-08-18). The Putin-Trump Alaska Meeting. "Can this lucky Outcome be Turned into a Mutual Security Agreement?" Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca Trump moved away from his demand for a ceasefire and said that it was more important to work toward a permanent peace than a ceasefire which is seldom kept.
(2025-08-18). The Trump—Putin Meeting in Alaska — An Opportunity also for Ukraine. transcend.org 16 Aug 2025 – This meeting comes at a time when Ukraine is facing the prospect of a devastating military defeat — one that can no longer be averted by further arms deliveries or financial aid.
(2025-08-18). What's Standing in the Way of a Grand Compromise on Ukraine? globalresearch.ca Putin and Trump publicly confirmed that they found a lot of common ground during their three-hour-long talks in Anchorage, but no grand compromise on
(2025-08-18). Roberto Schwarz: Political Polyphonies. newleftreview.org Interview with the Brazilian critic and theorist on the literary and political ideas informing his epic play, Queen Lira. A volatile cacophony of voices disputing his country's path, from Dilma's impeachment to Bolsonaro's rise and Lula's unexpected return.
(2025-08-18). Zelensky Rejects Trump's Push for Peace Deal. dissidentvoice.org 
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky meets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels. © Getty Images / EU Commission Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky has rejected US President Donald Trump's call for a peace deal between Moscow and Kiev, reiterating that a truce has to be implemented before discussing details of a possible settlement. Zelensky made the …